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Setmore vs Strava

Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strava logo

Strava

Software

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum; Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Strava covers GPS activity tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Setmore and Strava actually diverge.

Attributes where Setmore and Strava differ
AttributeSetmoreStrava
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS
Founded20082009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Only in Strava

  • GPS activity tracking
  • Segment leaderboards
  • Route discovery
  • Training analysis
  • Social feed and clubs
  • Garmin
  • Wahoo
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Strava
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Strava
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot Strava

Strava

  • Recording runs and rides from a phone or watchnot Setmore
  • Segment leaderboards and competing on routesnot Setmore
  • Training analysis and fitness tracking on the subscriptionnot Setmore
  • Route planning with offline mapsnot Setmore
  • Following friends and clubsnot Setmore

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

Strava

  • Segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • The $5 a month headline is the annual rate, billed as $59.99 a year
  • The student rate and the Runna bundle are annual only, with no monthly option

Pricing, plan by plan

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Strava

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • GPS recording
    • Basic segments
  • Strava+$11.99/month
    • Full segment leaderboards
    • Training zones
    • Heart rate analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Setmore review

Choose Strava if

  • You need gps activity tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
  • You also want segment leaderboards.
Strava review

Questions people ask

Is Setmore or Strava better?
Neither clearly leads. Setmore starts at Free and Strava at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Setmore or Strava?
Setmore starts at Free and Strava at Free.
Does Setmore or Strava run on more platforms?
Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android. Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Setmore best used for?
Setmore is most often used for online appointment and booking management, service provider scheduling platform, customer communication via email and sms reminders. Of those, online appointment and booking management and service provider scheduling platform are not what Strava is typically brought in for.
What can Setmore do that Strava cannot?
Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strava: Does Strava offer a free tier?

Yes. Strava Free includes basic activity tracking, GPS recording, activity feed, following other athletes, giving kudos, and basic segments with top 10 leaderboard access. The free tier does not include full segment leaderboards, training zones, or heart rate analysis.

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Strava: What does Strava Premium cost?

Strava costs $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year for individual users. A Family Plan costs $139.99 per year. Students receive 50% off at $39.99 per year with verification.

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Strava: Can I export my data from Strava?

Yes. Every Strava athlete can download their data for free at any time through the app, website, or direct download. However, API access now requires a paid subscription for Standard Tier developers costing $12 per month.

Source
Strava: Does Strava work offline?

Strava records activities offline using GPS on your device, but viewing historical data and accessing most app features requires an internet connection to sync and display data.

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